Tatyana Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Tatyana is a name of Russian origin, derived from the Roman family name Tatius, which translates to 'fairy princess.' Its evolution includes forms like Tatiana and Tatyana. The name gained prominence in the 18th century due to literary influences. It is often associated with elegance and grace, with notable figures like Tatyana Ali and Tatiana Maslany bearing the name.
The name Tatyana is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tatyana has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tatyana' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11599th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7493rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1036th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 641st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3583rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tatyana' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tatyana"
Pronunciation
/tæˈjɑːnə/
Origin
Russian
Etymology
The name Tatyana is derived from the Roman family name Tatius, which may have roots linked to the Sabine people of ancient Italy.
Meaning
fairy princess
Language Evolution
Tatius (Roman), Tatiana (Latin), Tatyana (Russian)
Historical Usage
The name Tatyana gained popularity in Russia during the 18th century, largely influenced by the works of famous Russian literature, particularly in the poem 'Eugene Onegin' by Alexander Pushkin.
Variants & Derivatives
Tatiana, Tanya, Tanechka
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Tatyana is seen as a traditional yet elegant name in Russian-speaking countries, often associated with beauty and grace.
Famous People
Tatyana Ali (actress), Tatiana Maslany (actress), Tatiana Navka (figure skater)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tatyana"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tatyana"
"Tatyana" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11599th of 12526 | 7 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7493rd of 19264 | 86 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1036th of 27321 | 2,664 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 641st of 35406 | 7,005 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3583rd of 30306 | 524 |
Regional Popularity of "Tatyana" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tatyana" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
---|---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
27.82% 1025th/3685 |
16.36% 732nd/4475 |
16.42% 853rd/5194 |
21.32% 1347th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
17.39% 797th/4582 |
9.59% 495th/5164 |
7.44% 544th/7313 |
11.67% 871st/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
64.07% 2875th/4487 |
47.16% 3217th/6822 |
49.04% 3078th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tatyana"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tatyana" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.